The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-13


the condition of the Library in the
Capitol, in accordance with the recon-
mendation Of the Governors message,
with the object of erecting a new build
ing-came up for consideration. Con-
siderable discussion ensued, after which,
on motion Of Senator lIeaton, it was re-
ferred to the Com mttee on Library.
REGULATING RAILROAD RATES.
The resolution, offered last week by
Mr.. Koiner, providing for the appoint
ment of Joint committee TO investigate
and report upon the subject of trans
portatiOn rates over the railroads OF the
State, etc, came up for consideration.
After lengthy discussion, the rcsOlu-
tion, on a call of the ayes and noes, was
referred TO the Committee on Roads and
Internal Navigation
AT l25 the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House met at II O'Clock, Mr.
EchOls of Augusta in tie chair. No
prayer.
TUE PUBLIC DEBT
Mr.. McGruder Of shenandoah offered
the following
Resolved Ihe Senate cOncuuingl
That any legislation upon the public debt
question during the session Of the Gen
eral Assembly is unnecessary aud nnWise
in view OF
Il The recent decision of The Supreme
Court of the United States.
.. The pledges given by the Demo
cratic party in their platform.
- The universal sentiment Of the peo
pie; and,
Il. The fact that settlement is al
ready open 10 the bOndhOlders in the
Riddleberger bill, under which they can
fund their bonds, and TO the, e,failhful carry.
ing out of which bill the faith Of the
state is hereby pledged. ~
Referred 10 Committee for Courts Of
Justice
COUPONS
MI. Tyler Of Richmond city offered the
following
Resolved by the House of Delegates
lthe Senate cOncurring), That the Gen
eral Assembly Of Virginia has heard with
high satisfaction of the decision OF the
United States Supreme Court, reversing
the opinion of Judge Bond and ordering
the discharge OF the officers Of the State,
Attorney General Ayers, Mr.. John Scott,
and Judge J b McCabe, from the custody
of the United States Marshal.
"Resolyed, That we recognize in the
decision a return by the highest court of
the land To- the foundation principles OF
the Government, rising above the
mere question of dollars and cents, which
we hope will speedily eyentuate in the
settlement of all our difficulties connected
with the State debt
The House refusing 10 suspend the
rules requiring reference of the Joint
resolution To committee, Mr. Tyler
Withdrew it.
REDUCING SALARIES.
Mr. Dryden Wright of Piltsylyania
offered the following Joint resolution
Resolved, That in view Of the pres
ent languishing condition Of the farming
interests all over this State, special
committee of eight, five from the House
and three from the Senate, be appointed
to inquire into the eXpediency of rcduc
ing the pay of every civil officer IN the
State, whether the amount OF said pay
is conditional on the amount OF NOrk
done, or is given AS a stated salary.
Referred on Committee on Retrench.
ment and Reform.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
Mr. Pedigo Of Henry offered a lengthy
Joint resolution looking to taking vote
in the fall of 1888 as 10 whether there
shall be called constitutional cOnyen-
ton or not. Referred 10 Committee for
Courts of Justice.
BLAIR BILL.
Mr.. Mcneil OF Floyd offered a Joint
resolution calling on Congress to pass
the Blair education bill The house re-
fused to suspend the rules by vote of
A. TO % aud the resolution went 10 the
Committee ON Federal Relations.
AGREED TO.
1t was announced that the Senate had
agreed to the House joint resolution
requiring that bills amending the law be
printed in Italics.
The usual batch of private and local
bills were offered and appropriately re-
ierrcd.
Adjourned at 1915.